Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Nuclear

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and support both small and large control projects, emphasizing technical execution and efficient project management.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams to successfully complete projects.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to controls engineering.

• Design digital systems that include PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems.

• Create functional and implementation requirements as well as procurement specifications for control systems in nuclear plants.

• Engage with clients to ensure effective project execution and high levels of client satisfaction.

• Draft and review technical reports, calculations, and studies.

• Manage resources and resource allocation, while developing estimates for task completion and budgets.

• Assist in the development of project proposals.

• Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded control solutions.

• Assess vendor bids from a technical standpoint.

• Collaborate with vendors, conduct document reviews, ensure compliance of equipment, and witness FAT performance on behalf of clients.

• Facilitate project implementation at client facilities.

• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives, overseeing the application of AI or agentic AI tools and verifying results.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in designing instrumentation and controls systems within a project team environment for commercial and industrial applications, focusing on integrated and detailed system design modifications.

• A Professional Engineering license is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Technical expertise in available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for executing system designs.

• Experience acting as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering capacity.

• Proficiency in reviewing design documentation.

• Willingness or ability to lead others using contemporary tools such as automation and AI to enhance workflows, minimize rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

• Familiarity with automation using Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel is advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Back-Up Daycare

• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account

• Merit Scholarship Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program

• Tuition Assistance

• First Professional Licensure Bonus

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Yearly discretionary bonus may be available